Paphiopedilum Gowerianum (Paphiopedilum curtisii (syn Paphiopedilum superbiens) × Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Gowerianum is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Sanders (St Albans) in 1893. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum curtisii (syn Paphiopedilum superbiens) × Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum superbiens (50.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Loripetalum ) Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum (50.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Barbata ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.